Vacancy Details
| Job Title | Payroll Assistant |
| Reference | 12249 |
| Location | Bishops Storford, CM23 3DH |
| Type | Payroll Permanent |
| Salary | £25,000.00 per Annum |
Details
Our client an Engineering company is looking to recruit a Payroll Assistant to join their team in assisting with the payroll.
Main Purpose of the Job:
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Group Payroll Manager in delivering a strong, reliable payroll service to RSBG Infrastructure group companies. Further companies may also use this service at a future point in time so sleek processes and delivery are key to building this support function. Due to acquisitions and business growth, the Group Payroll Assistant will take a number of the daily payroll duties away from the Group Payroll Manager allowing him to focus on more complex issues within the Reward & Benefits employee offering. Evolution from manual to automated payroll processes will be a key measurement of success within this function of the business.
The role will assist the Group Payroll Manager with the following monthly tasks as and when required:
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Stand in for the provision of monthly RTI data to HMRC via FPS and EPS.
Assist with collation of data to External auditors (yearly, HMRC and Executive management team as required.
Assist with collation of annual P11d statements detailing BIK`s provided to employees by the relevant Employer during the tax year.
Liaising with colleagues in HR and Finance departments when required.
Responsible for assisting the Payroll Manager with the monthly payroll processes for RSBG Group companies - around 750 employees at present by:
Managing the data sources, changes & information for input to Sage 50 Payroll platform
Posting the monthly employee payslips online plus manual collation and distribution of paper payslips to a further 90 employees every month
Support with reconciling the payroll and pension entries for the Group companies and paying over the pension contributions within agreed timescales.
Meeting HMRC payment deadlines (P32 form related) - cover required for the Payroll Manager
Paying employees on time and accurately via Direct BACS using online banking portal
Setting up new starters and leavers for the Group companies and dealing with their related HMRC forms
Resolving payroll queries in a timely manner
Dealing with Court attachment of earnings orders, DEO`s, etc as required
Ensuring that pay, pension and benefits are being paid in compliance with HMRC statutory requirements
Deduction of childcare voucher costs from employees and paying over to childcare providers
Dealing with flexible buy/sell leave deductions or payments
Calculating PHI and Group Life Insurance costs and assisting Company Secretary with annual renewal of the schemes via broker
Administration of RAC membership for employees wishing to join company policy
Reporting short term hire car insurance data to Insurance brokers
Updating Motor Insurance Database when company vehicles are changed.
Cover for all payroll tasks as required when Manager on leave.
Assist Payroll Manager to respond to queries from External Auditors and HMRC as required
Liaise with accountants for Qvest Media and 4 Way (Group companies) re payroll related technical support as and when required
Ensure continuing GDPR Compliance as a Data Processor
Experience and Skills:
Essential
Must have at least 3-5 years payroll and pension experience utilising Sage 50 Payroll and/or Unit 4 Business World On/Agresso ERP
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work to deadlines
Planning and organisational skills
Good team working skills
Great interpersonal and communication skills
Self-discipline
An aptitude for IT
Knowledge of software packages like Excel, Sage and BACS
Strong time management skills. Forward thinking of risks & issues
Confident and approachable
Able to support during period of change
Logical thinking, methodical in approach
Preferred:
CIPP Technician or equivalent
Experience in a similar role in a fast paced, payroll environment
Benefits include:
25 days holiday
4 x life assurance
5% pension
Professional subscriptions paid for
Discounted gym memberships